occurring as single-celled forms such as yeast and complex forms such as mushrooms, fungi can cause infections from mild skin infections such as ringworm and athleteis foot to life-threatening conditions such as cryptococcal meningitis, histoplasmosis, and clastomycosis.

Fungi are simple microscopic plants which contain no chlorophyll. They are at least 100,000 different species of fungi. Their spores or reproductive bodies are everywhere and await only proper conditions of moisture and temperature to germinate, grow and reproduce. Fungi cause staining and weakening of many types of materials. The best way to control the growth of mould is to maintain relative humidity below 70-80% and to provide good air movement.

organisms that lack chlorophyll (the pigment of plants), reproduce via spores and are either parasites or feed on decaying organic material. Fungal diseases generally develop slowly, are difficult to diagnose and are rarely fatal.

1). An organism with no chlorophyll, reproducing by sexual or asexual spores, usually having mycelia with well-marked nuclei. 2). Heterotrophic microorganisms chiefly saprophytic or parasitic, that constitute the kingdom fungi.

(pl. fungi) a kingdom of organisms (equal in rank to the Plant Kingdom or the Animal Kingdom) defined technically as a parasite or saprobeic, filamentous or single-celled eukaryotic organism, devoid of chlorophyll and characterized by heterotrophic growth, and the production of extracellular enzymes. Fungi include yeasts, molds, mildews, and mushrooms.

( pl. fungi) a simple plant which lacks chlorophyll; includes yeasts, rusts, moulds and mushrooms. They live either as saprophytes or as parasites of plants and animals, and can cause disease (see mycosis).

The Latin word for mushroom is fungus (plural, fungi). The word fungus has come to stand for a whole group of simple plants that contain no chlorophyll and lack such complex plant structures as roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Included among the fungi, along with mushrooms, are molds, mildews, rusts, smuts, truffles, and yeasts.

A general term used to denote a group of eukaryotic protist, including mushrooms, yeasts, rusts, molds, smuts, etc., which are characterized by the absence of a rigid cell wall composed of chitin, mannans, and sometimes cellulose. ALPHABETIC LISTING

The Fungi (singular: fungus) are a large group of organisms ranked as a kingdom within the Domain Eukaryota. Included are the conspicuous mushrooms, but also many microscopic forms such as molds and yeasts.

A plant, usually small, which is dependent upon another plant or organism for food. Fungi are capable of breaking-down many types of organic matter (the process of decomposition,) and are therefore important to the formation of soils and the cycling of nutrients.

Any of the group of thallophytic plants comprising molds, mildew, smuts, etc., which produce undesirable dark spots or a coating on a paint. In many cases, fungus has the appearance of dirt or soot. Fungus may just attach itself to a paint film or actually feed upon the paint film.

An organism in the Fungi Kingdom. Fungi are similar to plants, but they cannot make their own food like plants do. The Fungi Kingdom includes mushrooms, mold, and yeast. Many fungi are mycorrhizal, meaning they have a relationship with trees. In this relationship the fungus grows on tree roots. It takes nutrients from the roots, but it also delivers nutrients to the roots from the soil.

plural fungi): A class of microscopic plants that reproduce via tiny spores. Fungi may be used in the production of foods such as cheese or soy sauce. They can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people, and occasionally infections.

A single- or many-celled, naked or covered, irregular or filamentous organism, usually with a chitinous cell wall. Lacking chlorophyll and incapable of manufacturing its own food, it feeds on dead or living plant or animal matter. Gall - Outgrowth or swelling of unorganized plant cells produced as a result of attack by bacteria, fungi, or other organisms.

a plant of the subkingdom Thallophytka. A fungus lacks chlorophyl and can be a single cell or a larger plant. These are all fungus -- mushroom, mold, smut, yeast. Fungi cause these diseases -- candidiasis (thrush), cryptococcal meningitis, toxoplasmosis.

Fungi do not carry out photosynthesis, like plants do, instead they feed themselves by secreting digestive enzymes that release organic molecules (that the fungus then absorbs) from the tree, soil, or organism it is in contact with. Another interesting fact about fungi, which places it somewhere between the plant and animal kingdoms, regards the material that makes up its cell walls. Instead of cellulose, which is what plants use, fungi utilize chitin, the material which makes up the exoskeleton of lobsters and crabs. Though many of the almost 80,000 known species of fungi actually benefit plants, some parasitic species do cause disease. Cankers, some kinds of blight, rusts, molds, mildews, and some wilts are fungal diseases. See also spore and mycorrihiza.

(Plural: fungi) A multicellular organism with cell walls and nuclei, but lacking chlorophyll. The fungi include many unrelated or only distantly related organisms, such as mushrooms, yeast (such as that used in making bread or beer), and the molds (for example, those that are used in making cheese or that cause rotting of food). Fungi can cause many plant and animal diseases. However, they are also the source of a number of useful antibiotics (for example, penicillin, which comes from the Penicillium mold).

Any of a major group (Fungi) of saprophytic and parasitic spore-producing organisms usually classified as plants that lack chlorophyll and include molds, rusts, mildews, smuts, mushrooms, and yeasts. Common fungal diseases that attack plants are "damping-off," Botrytis, and powdery mildew.

A plant that lacks chlorophyll, may consist of only one cell, and that lives on nutrients it draws from other organisms. Fungi are either parasites or saprophytes (organisms that live on dead or decomposing materials).

A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis) that cause infections in healthy persons or they can be opportunistic pathogens (such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, and cryptococcosis) that cause infections in immunocompromised persons (including cancer patients, transplant recipients, and persons with AIDS). An example of a common fungus is the yeast organism which causes thrush and diaper rash (diaper dermatitis). Fungi are also used for the development of antibiotics, antitoxins, and other drugs used to control various human diseases.

Both saprophytic and parasitic organisms, some of which are debilitating to plants and fish. For fishes, there are specific fungus cures that will eliminate those that are referred to as fungal diseases.

One of a group of non-flowering lower plants that lack chlorophyll and the organized plant structure of stems, roots, and leaves. Fungi have two common characteristics: they grow principally through the extension of a mass of interwoven filaments, via growth at the tips of the filaments; and their nutrition is based on the absorption of organic matter.

(pl. fungi) - A member of the group of saprophytic and parasitic organisms that lack chlorophyll, have cell walls made of chitin, and reproduce by spores; includes molds, rusts, mildews, smuts, mushrooms. Fungi absorb nutrients from the organic matter in which they live. Not classified as plants; instead fungi are placed in the Kingdom: Fungi.

A complex microorganism that absorbs nutrients from either living organisms or the remains of dead organisms. Fungi include molds, mildew, yeasts, mushrooms and others that cause severe human illness. (plural: fungi)

One of a group of organisms that includes mushroom, yeast, rust, and mold. Some of these organisms live in the body under normal conditions. In patients with HIV, these organisms may lead to serious infections if not treated.

One of a large group of thallophytes, living in damp wood, which include mold, mildew, rust, mushrooms, etc. which are parasites that live on organisms or feed on dead organic material and lack true roots, stems, leaves and chlorophyll, and which reproduce by means of spores.

Molds, mildews, yeasts, mushrooms, and puffballs, a group of organisms lacking in chlorophyll (i.e. are not photosynthetic) and which are usually non-mobile, filamentous, and multicellular. Some grow in soil, others attach themselves to decaying trees and other plants whence they obtain nutrients. Some are pathogens, others stabilize sewage and digest composted waste.

The fungi (singular fungus) are a kingdom of eukaryotic organisms. They are heterotrophic and digest their food externally, absorbing nutrient molecules into their cells. Yeasts, molds, and mushrooms are examples of fungi.

Fungus, branded on air as Fungus 53, is a punk/hardcore/ska radio station on XM Satellite Radio, launched in early 2004. The channel is one of nine on XM that is marked with an xL, indicating frequent explicit language. The channel is programmed by Lou Brutus, who is also host of the nationally syndicated radio show, Harddrive, and former program director of Special X.

There are many types of fungus diseases that can damage turfgrass. The best remedy is to apply a broad spectrum fungicide as soon as the problem is identified, or even as part of your regular maintenance program. Always be sure to follow label and safety instructions. Fungus can be easily spread throughout an otherwise healthy lawn by a contaminated lawn mower or foot traffic. Proper watering and regular maintenance are the best preventions of fungus. Over-watering, high humidity, high temperatures, improper fertilizing, thatch mat build-up are some of the most common causes.(empty)